About this episode
Ben discusses how grief can be a gift that brings us closer to God, based on Psalm 42:3-4.
Grief Is a Gift | Psalm 42:3–4“My tears have been my food day and night…” — Psalm 42:3 Grief isn’t weakness. It isn’t failure. And it isn’t something to rush past. In this powerful message from Psalm 42:3–4, Ben (Youth & Young Adults Director at Wonder Church) unpacks a surprising truth: grief is a gift that draws us closer to the heart of God. The psalmist describes tears as daily food and remembers seasons of joy that now feel distant. He feels mocked. Forgotten. Overwhelmed...
People in this episode
Guest: Ben
Topics covered
- grief
- spirituality
- faith
- emotional healing
- relationship with God
Keywords
- grief
- gift
- God
- tears
- spiritual growth
- Psalm 42
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Psalm 42:3-5, Psalm 42:3, Psalm 42:4
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